Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in Washington
← Washington OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and solar installers competition.
The top markets here average $157,492 in household income, with 30.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 98040 leads at 100, $202,359 median income, zero existing solar installers.
| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
ZIP 98040
Pop. 25 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #2 |
ZIP 98121
Pop. 21 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #3 |
ZIP 98625
Pop. 7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #4 |
ZIP 98117
Pop. 35 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #5 |
ZIP 98116
Pop. 28 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #6 |
ZIP 98029
Pop. 31 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #7 |
ZIP 98380
Pop. 5.2 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #8 |
ZIP 98024
Pop. 4.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #9 |
ZIP 98112
Pop. 24 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #10 |
ZIP 98019
Pop. 12 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #11 |
ZIP 98014
Pop. 7.7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #12 |
ZIP 98065
Pop. 16 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #13 |
ZIP 98101
Pop. 16 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #14 |
ZIP 99005
Pop. 11 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #15 |
ZIP 98074
Pop. 31 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #16 |
ZIP 98008
Pop. 27 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #17 |
ZIP 98004
Pop. 39 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #18 |
ZIP 98332
Pop. 20 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #19 |
ZIP 98077
Pop. 14 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #20 |
ZIP 98290
Pop. 40 Thousand
|
99
Excellent
|
What the Data Shows
Opportunity is spread across Washington, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $157,492 in household income. The common thread: solar demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.
How to Use This Table
Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.